landed at RONGELAP Atoll to occupy villages containing new homes,
The entire project was effected in four distinct phases. During
Phase I engineering was completed, plans were drawn, materials were
procured and moved to Parry Island, Eniwetok, M.I., where prefabri-
cation of building assemblies was undertaken. The islands of RONGELAP
and ENIAETOKwere air sprayed for insect control during this phase.
During Phase II the construction crews, equipment, and materials for
the first structures to be built were moved to RONGELAP. The clearing
of construction sites, roads, and ship ramps were undertaken, insect
control was continued by land, siting and setting of footings for all structures were accomplished and a few structures were erected.
The repre-
sentatives of the High Commissioner, Trust Territories, and the Native
Council arrived to remain throughout the construction period.
The re-
construction of the native villages was completed during Phase III. During
this Phase the natives destined to return to RONGELAP were prepared
with their personal effects for evacuation from MAJURO and KWAJALEIN
Atolls.
Phase IV encompassed the actual return of the natives and their
occupation of their reconstructed villages.
This report of the repatriation is presented in three parts: Partl,
a Narrative Summary; Part II, a Pictorial Review; and Part III, Plot Plans
and Building Lists.
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two-way radio communication, and other facilities.
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community buildings, increased and better fresh water storage facilities,
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